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A smoke-free policy bans smoking of any kind on the property, including but not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and electronic cigarettes. The policy should cover the entire property. A smoke-free policy is a great first step toward gradually shifting to a tobacco-free environment.

This WellSpot has implemented a smoke-free policy.

Tobacco-Free Site

The foundation for WellSpot designation is centered on tobacco-free environments. A tobacco-free policy prohibits use of all tobacco products on an organization’s property. This includes tobacco in all forms, as well as any type of smoking device.

This WellSpot offers tobacco cessation coverage as part of its health plan.

Promotion of LA Tobacco Quitline

Promotion of cessation services available in the state is key to assisting individuals in their attempt to quit. It is important to make these services known so tobacco users know where to go to get help in their quit attempts.

This WellSpot has met all the requirements regarding promotion of the LA Tobacco Quitline.

Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace

According to the Louisiana Breastfeeding Coalition, Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplaces provide:

Reasonable break time for working mothers to pump breast milk as needed throughout the day

One of more permanent breastfeeding rooms, or a clean, private, and safe space with an outlet (other than a toilet stall) that mothers can use for lactation when needed

A working sink near the breastfeeding location where mothers can clean pumping equipment

The lactation support (a place to pump and break time) is communicated to all current and future employees

This WellSpot has a breastfeeding friendly policy and provides the above support for nursing mothers.

5-2-1-0 Partner

The 5-2-1-0 program is adapted from the evidence-based 5-2-1-0 program developed by the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center.

5-2-1-0 stands for: 5 or more fruits and vegetables per day 2 or less hours of recreational screen time per day 1 or more hour of physical activity per day 0 sodas or sweetened beverages per day

This WellSpot promotes the 5-2-1-0 program in at least two ways in its facility.

Promotion of Self-Assessment Tools

WellSpots are asked to promote self-assessment tools that assess an individual's risk for developing prediabetes or heart conditions. These self-assessment tools are critical for detecting signs and symptoms of diabetes or heart conditions in their early stages.

This WellSpot promotes self-assessment tools for prediabetes and heart health among employees.

Nutrition-Based Policy

The majority of people’s waking hours are spent at work. Many of those work hours are spent in meetings and conferences, where foods served are high in fat, added sugars and sodium, and contain few fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Any change, big or small, to create or improve health and wellness is valued. This WellSpot has adopted a nutrition-based policy to healthy food options in the workplace.

Referral Standard Operating Procedure

An effective referral system ensures a close relationship between all levels of the health system and helps to ensure people receive the best possible care closest to home. It also assists in making cost-effective use of hospitals and primary health care services.

This WellSpot has a Standard Operating Procedure for referrals.

Team-Based Care Leadership Support Statement

Team-based care allows physicians to truly connect with their patients by involving more of the practice staff in patient care, including handling patients’ questions, calls and messages. Utilizing a physician-led, team-based care approach ensures everyone is aware of the patient’s important health information.

This WellSpot has a Team-Based Care leadership support statement.

Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services

Providing Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services helps a facility improve the care for all patients, which helps to reduce healthcare disparities. CLAS helps providers to be more responsive to an individual’s needs and preferences, in order to provide the best care.

This WellSpot has implemented Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services.

Patient Education Resources

Putting the patient at the center of healthcare includes providing patients with the education and support they need to make decisions and participate in their own care. Providing educational resources offer patients self-management strategies and empowers them to manage their own care when it comes to chronic disease.

This WellSpot provides patient education resources.

Fax-to-Quit

Promotion of cessation services available in the state is key to assisting individuals in their attempt to quit. It is important to make these services known so tobacco users know where to go to get help in their quit attempts. Fax-To-Quit Louisiana helps health care providers provide an easy and seamless counseling component to patients who are ready to quit tobacco.

This WellSpot participates in the Fax-to-Quit program.

Diabetes Self-Management Collaboration

Diabetes Self-Management Education Program (DSME) curricula can help patients adopt healthy behaviors, manage disease symptoms, and prevent further disease progression. Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) curricula can help patients adopt healthy behaviors to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Healthcare facilities that do not offer a DSME or DPP program should refer patients to a local program.

This healthcare facility WellSpot offers or refers to a community resource for diabetes self-management education or prevention.